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Valmet has reached a significant milestone in industrial cybersecurity with its Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS): it is the world’s first fully web-based system to receive the ISASecure System Security Assurance (SSA) Security Level 1 certificate.

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UPM Specialty Papers is proud to announce that its packaging papers have been certified as recyclable according to both European CEPI and U.S. WMU testing methods. All UPM barrier papers, barrier base papers and flexible packaging papers have successfully passed the new CEPI recyclability test. These papers are technically recyclable in a recycling mill with conventional process according to CEPI-Scorecard version 2.0 (January 2025).

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According to a recent life cycle assessment* conducted by Metsä Board, switching from white-lined chipboard (WLC) to Metsä Board’s folding boxboard can reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging by over 60%. The LCA study, which compared MetsäBoard Classic FBB to corresponding grades available in European markets, was verified by the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute.

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Global printing industry leader Inkcups announces that seven inks from the SB Eco Series Eco-Friendly pad printing ink line have received the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certification, under Version 7.0, following a rigorous testing process.

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BOPP films have become an integral part of flexible packaging. Recent advancements in film design have expanded their advantageous properties for a wider range of applications. In response to these developments—and in anticipation of the requirements set by the new EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)—TPL has expanded its product range to include BOPP films.

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Gaia Biomaterials has appointed MFI Polymers as their commercial representative in Brazil. The company ís headed by Dr. Mercia Fernandes who holds a PhD in Polymer Science and specializes in sustainable polymer solutions.

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Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks and coatings for the global print and packaging industry, has reinforced its commitment to Nitrocellulose-free (NC-free) ink systems in Europe. This initiative actively supports flexible packaging recycling in alignment with the newly updated Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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FlexiTubes, the packaging tube division of UFlex— India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company—will present its innovative and sustainable tube solutions designed for all sectors of the beauty industry at COSMOPROF Italy 2025. This premier B2B event, dedicated to the dynamic beauty industry, is scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy, from March 20- 22, 2025.

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Masterpress’s latest solutions, including the industry’s thinnest polyolefin shrink sleeve labels and plastic-less e-commerce packaging, along with proprietary machinery for shrink sleeve label application, will be on display at WARSAW PACK in booth E2.23.

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 Patentierte Entwicklung von Wimbée mit Verpackungspapier von Koehler Paper  “Koehler NexCoat® Smart” bildet ideale Oberfläche für neuen Deckel
 Neuer Deckel für Spraydosen reduziert Umweltauswirkungen

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The lubricant manufacturer Zeller+Gmelin will also be represented at the Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart in 2025. From June 3 to 5, the company will present its latest developments in thermal management for battery systems and sustainable lubricants for metal forming and sheet metal processing on a 27 m² stand in Hall 6, Stand G41.

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Designed for more sustainable packaging solutions
As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative, and environmentally responsible products, Lecta introduces Linerset FP, a groundbreaking high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging solutions.

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hubergroup Chemicals, specialist for resins and chemicals used in the coatings industry, is set to unveil its latest innovation at this year’s European Coatings Show: sustainable, bio-based UV oligomers for advanced coatings. These groundbreaking resins, designed for wood and plastic surfaces, offer excellent reactivity and stain resistance while containing an impressive 50% bio-based carbon.

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Stahl, the global leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials, participates in the European Coatings Show (ECS) from March 25 until March 27 to present its latest innovations in speciality coatings.

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- First Indian MNC Certified to Use Post-Consumer Recycled PE in Food Packaging
- Announces INR 317 Crore Investment in New Recycling Plants in Noida

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Aquapak’s water-soluble, marine-safe, non-toxic polymer, Hydropol, is set to revolutionise the manufacture of hygiene products, such as wet wipes and sanitary pads by making them dissolvable, fully flushable and preventing them from forming fatbergs in sewers and releasing harmful microplastics.

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Billerud has developed a recyclable, heat-sealable paper designed to replace plastic in packaging applications with high demands for sealing performance and recyclability.

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OPmobility, a world leader in sustainable mobility, is adopting Teamcenter X, the cloud-enabled Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio

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Coveris is set to put a spotlight on its efforts to close the plastic packaging loop at Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE). The leading European packaging manufacturer joins the plastic recycling supply chain at PRSE for the first time, addressing opportunities to enhance the circular economy within the industry.

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